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Fahima Abdallah elected new IEBC Vice Chairperson
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

Their swearing-in comes a day after a three-judge bench of the High Court gave the green light for the appointments, which had earlier been subject to...

Kenya's democracy, future in IEBC's hands - CJ Koome
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The Chief Justice said the IEBC must now begin urgent preparations for the 2027 General Election, especially since the country had been without a full...

"Every voice will count", says IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon as he assures credible 2027 elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Erastus Ethekon emphasised that his first loyalty is to the people of Kenya, citing Article 1 of the Constitution, which places sovereign power in the...

High Court to rule today on legality of Ruto's IEBC nominees
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 10, 2025

Last month, the High Court rejected an oral application that sought to cite President William Ruto and other state officials for contempt of court ove...

Kenyans can directly appoint IEBC when systems fail - Karua
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

Karua said Kenyans are the ultimate custodians of power and have the ability to directly constitute the electoral commission if the state fails to del...

IEBC nominee Hassan Noor confirms Junet Mohamed kinship, vows no bias if appointed
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 31, 2025

While the committee noted that being related to a political leader is not inherently problematic, they underscored that such a relationship must be ta...

IEBC nominee Hassan Noor: Commission is “not an island”, it can't operate in isolation
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 31, 2025

Hassan emphasised that the IEBC functions within a broader framework of government and must work closely with other institutions to ensure credible el...

IEBC commissioner nominee Hassan Noor: I was a solution during 2007/2008 crisis, not the problem
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

During the 2007 crisis, Hassan was the Provincial Commissioner for Rift Valley.

Watch: Nominated IEBC commissioner Fahima Abdalla faces vetting panel
Dennis Tarus  |  May 31, 2025

Fahima, 32, holds a Masters of Arts degree in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in acco...

IEBC commissioner nominee Mukhwana dismisses fears over lawyers causing divisions in electoral body
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

Mukhwana said what matters is mutual respect among commissioners, not their professional background.

Watch: Nominated IEBC commissioner Francis Aduol faces vetting panel
Dennis Tarus  |  May 31, 2025

Aduol is a former Vice-Chancellor of the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), serving the institution between 2013 and May 2023.

IEBC commissioner nominee Moses Mukhwana: My legal work for ANC was not political
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

Mukhwana said his involvement with the party was limited to legal consultancy and not political decision-making.

Watch: Nominated IEBC commissioner Hassan Noor Hassan faces vetting panel
Dennis Tarus  |  May 31, 2025

Hassan was nominated by President William Ruto on May 8, 2025, as part of the process to reconstitute the electoral body.

Court stops gazettement of President William Ruto's seven IEBC nominees
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 29, 2025

Justice Lawrence Mugambi found that the case raised serious questions that the court can't wave off and needs to be interrogated.

Opposition leaders demand release of IEBC selection report, hansard records
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2025

The leaders described the recruitment as flawed, opaque, and politically influenced.

Hope for Kenyans without representatives as IEBC reconstitution takes shape
Barack Oduor  |  May 12, 2025

Banisa, Magarini, Mbeere North, Ugunja, Malava, and Kasipul constituencies are yet to get replacements for their Members of Parliament (MPs), while Ba...

Kenyans given until May 21 to submit views on IEBC nominees
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

Despite the National Assembly currently being in recess, Wetang’ula invoked special provisions to allow urgent parliamentary business to proceed witho...

Kenyans back Anne Amadi for IEBC Chair but lack faith selection panel - TIFA poll
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

Former East African Court judge Charles Nyachae came in second, with 23 per cent of the respondents naming him as their preferred choice.

Political tension escalates as opposition raises concerns over transparency, fairness of IEBC selection process
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

The panel now prepares to submit a list of shortlisted nominees to President William Ruto by May 11, 2025.

Why lobby groups, opposition have little or no faith in reconstitution of IEBC
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 25, 2025

The IEBC Selection Panel has been accused of bias and political favouritism, claiming the panel has "deliberately shortlisted individuals with clear p...

IEBC needs transparency, clarity to regain public trust - Mohamed Dagane
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 19, 2025

He insisted that educating the public on their rights and electoral duties must be a central part of IEBC's operations.

Katwa Kigen quits race for IEBC commissioner job, citing suitability concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

His withdrawal comes amid concerns raised from various quarters about the independence and fairness of the electoral body if a close associate of the...

Ngwele pledges to tackle voter apathy during interviews for IEBC chair
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 25, 2025

Ngwele stressed that this issue needs immediate attention, as it directly impacts the legitimacy and inclusiveness of the electoral process.

IEBC interviews: Ngwele defends his financial management record amid audit queries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

However, Ngwele assured the panel that if appointed IEBC chairperson, he would use his policy formulation and oversight skills to ensure proper financ...

Ngwele: I stood firm against political pressure and will extend the same at IEBC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Ngwele stated that the experience reinforced his commitment to upholding the law, conflict resolution, and political management. He said his ability t...

New IEBC chairperson to take home Sh990,000 monthly salary
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 25, 2025

This salary package includes a basic salary of Sh594,000, a house allowance of Sh200,000, and a market adjustment allowance of Sh196,000.

Francis Kissinger: I was not fired by Judiciary, this is why I left
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Addressing past investigations linked to his tenure, he explained that scrutiny arose over a court project that was mistakenly believed to have been a...

Francis Kissinger roots for operationalisation of IEBC Fund to ensure sustainability of electoral process
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 25, 2025

Kissinger said his main priority was the creation of a dedicated IEBC Fund, which he emphasized as critical for the sustainability of the electoral pr...

IEBC chair candidate Ethekon vows to prioritise accountability, transparency in public funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Ethekon said his first step as chair would be to review past audit reports to identify existing weaknesses and implement corrective measures.

IEBC chair candidate Ethekon vows to tackle voter challenges in remote areas
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Ethekon, who identifies as a member of a marginalised community, said his leadership would focus on making the electoral system more inclusive.

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